Stay cosy this season with wines and spirits from Tesco. Peter Morrell has the cockles of his heart warmed by the Laphroaig 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky

As we continue to advance into the cold winter months, Tesco has an amazing range of drinks to keep you warm and cosy during this chilly season. Snuggle up by the fire with this selection of wines and spirits, chosen by Tesco experts. The perfect complement to these cooler temperatures, these rich reds, aromatic whites and warming spirits suit every budget and occasion this winter.

Ascheri Barolo, 14.5% abv, £23.00 (vegan)

This rich, garnet-coloured Barolo is perfect for a warming winter supper. Made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, this intense red boasts a rich bouquet of ripe fruit, tobacco and sweet spices. It is well balanced with fine tannins, resulting in an elegant and powerful wine. Serve with red meats such as a Beef Wellington or ripe cheeses.

Wynn’s The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon 13.7% abv, £15.00

Stay cosy with this Australian Cabernet Sauvignon which has notes of blackberry, cherry and cedary oak, accentuated by fresh sage. With lavender, bramble and darker tones, this is a perfect wine for an evening by the fire or served alongside spiced lamb stew or aubergine tagine.

Viñalba Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, 14.5% abv, £10.00 (vegan)

IWC 2021 Gold Medal Winner
Produced by one of Argentina’s top wineries, this award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect wine to treat yourself to on a night in. The optimum growing conditions in the Uco Valley give this wine classic aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and spiced plum. The palate is rich and elegant, boasting flavours of blackcurrant. It is great alongside roast lamb or cauliflower steaks.

Casa Maña Tempranillo, 12.5%, £3.69

Enjoy this Spanish Tempranillo with family and friend. Juicy red and dark fruit flavours combined with a hint of spice make a perfect match for grilled pork chops or a vegetable lasagne.

Tesco Finest Margaret River Brooks Road Chardonnay, 13% abv, £15.00

Keep out of the cold weather with this fantastic Chardonnay that’s made from grapes grown in Margaret River, one of Australia’s most renowned wine regions.

Dry with complex notes of notes of stone fruits and vanilla oak with an elegant minerality and a balanced lengthy finish, serve it lightly chilled alongside a fish pie or a creamy mushroom pasta.

Tesco Finest Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc, 13% abv, £7.50 (vegan)

This South African Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes grown in the celebrated Stellenbosch region. Crisp and refreshing, it has delicate flavours of citrus fruits, including limes and gooseberries and is perfect served chilled alongside lighter dishes such as crab cakes or asparagus risotto.

Laphroaig 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky, 40% abv, £38.00

This award-winning single malt whisky is perfect for cosying up next to the fire, with earthy aromas of blue peat smoke, sweet nuttiness of barley and delicate, heathery perfumes of Islay’s streams. Serve neat, or with a splash of soft water. It can also be enjoyed as part of an Old Fashioned by adding 2 tsp sugar syrup, splash of water and 1-2 dashes of Angostura bitters to a glass filled with ice. Stir in 60ml of Laphroaig whisky and a splash of soda water if you like. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

Peter Morrell, Editor comments “The Laphroaig 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky is from the small island of Islay which is situated off the west coast of Scotland. The island is exposed to the full force of the Atlantic Ocean and this is reflected in the character of the whisky. The barley is smoked over peat which has absorbed all the natural flavours it is exposed to. This process creates the most powerful of all the Scotch whisky expressions.

“The aroma of wood smoke in the bouquet can be smelt from more than a metre away, on the nose there are more nuanced notes of spice and salt. On the palate you enjoy a rich multi-layered flavour experience with sweet smoke as the predominant flavour together with subtle hints of iodine, vanilla, oak and spice,

“The finish is warm and satisfying.“